In support of the Village Board's goal to provide quality municipal services, many projects and programs were initiated and accomplished. The following are some of the Village's "Gold Star" accomplishments:

MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY

Worked with Bartlett on the protected left turn lane on Stearns Road at Redford Lane.

Held three day training session on Responding to Terrorism/CBRNE incidents.

Purchased a LIFEPAK-12 Heart Monitor.

Received a $120,000 FEMA grant to upgrade SCBAs.

Created three Battalion Chief positions.

Increased full time staffing by one firefighter/paramedic per shift (3 employees).

Installed equipment for Leachate treatment and began treating Leachate at STP 1.

Installed new bar screen equipment at STP 1.

PRESERVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REDUCE RELIANCE UPON PROPERTY TAX

Oversaw construction of the T-Mobile Personal Communication Service (PCS) antenna system at the Morton Elevated Water Tower.

Received a grant reimbursement of $20,000 from the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District for the Commuter Lot Reconfiguration landscaping improvements associated with the realignment of Lake Street.

Approved a Leachate Treatment Agreement between the Village and BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc. on April 15, 2005.

Received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for FY 2004.